For several years running I’ve written a post about my reading experiences through the year. I offer up what I consider to be my favorite book. For 2024, I didn’t have many contenders.
Oh, I’ve read several books I enjoyed …
// by Janet Grant// 7 Comments
For several years running I’ve written a post about my reading experiences through the year. I offer up what I consider to be my favorite book. For 2024, I didn’t have many contenders.
Oh, I’ve read several books I enjoyed …
// by Janet Grant// 3 Comments
When a reader picks her next book, she unwittingly creates a bond with the author. And when a writer decides to create a book, he unwittingly forms a bond with the reader. This reader-writer bond is powerful–and meaningful to both …
// by Janet Grant// 9 Comments
Publishing is a high-stress world–not just for those who work at a publishing house but also for authors, agents, and free-lancers of all stripes. It’s an odd mix of all the ordinary business aspects of finances, project management, and sales, …
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Change keeps reminding us that it’s a constant in our lives. From the weather to our clothes to the television channel, stability is hard to come by. That’s true for our agency as well. Today, I have two changes–entrances and …
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Keeping up with developments in the world of AI is challenging. Once ChatGPT released, I read every article I could find. But the sheer volume did me in. So I’ve curated a few articles I found especially elucidating and provided …
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What does an agent mean when she says career planning is a big part of what she does with her clients? Isn’t that a bit like saying you paddled your boat through Hells Canyon white water rapids? I mean, doesn’t …
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Is a book club (or more than one) a part of your life? If not, you’re missing out on being part of the resurgence in book clubs. As writers, we embrace the idea of others coming together to discuss books …
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Last week Parable Group, which is a consortium of independently-owned Christian bookstores throughout the United States, released their report, “2024 State of Christian Retail.” As I studied the results of their survey of booksellers, I saw lots of bookstore …
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This blog spot is usually reserved for instruction or encouragement, and it is today as well. We’re sharing some great Books & Such author news to help encourage you to keep pressing on. Some of these authors waited a long …
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As has been my tradition for several years, I enjoy starting out the new year with reflections on my favorite read in the year before. The books (or book, as is the case this year) don’t have to be releases …